Parasites are introduced into the human body in different ways. After some time, they show themselves with various symptoms and signs. In order to be sure to get rid of and remove the pest, it is necessary to carry out treatment with prescribed drugs and medicines based on the diagnostic results.
The human body and organs are very attractive to a large number of parasites that settle in them and use their resources. It is logical that in this case the body itself begins to receive less of the necessary nutrients, and in addition, it also becomes clogged with waste from the vital activity of microorganisms. As a result, signs of malaise and severe external symptoms appear.
Some parasites are quite dangerous, others have almost no effect on well-being, even with high concentrations, but it is important to detect them in time and take measures to remove them. How to get rid of parasites with the help of drugs, medicines and special drugs against them, we will consider below in the article.
Types of parasites in the human body
If you neglect to wash your hands before eating or eat unwashed vegetables and fruits, you can easily get itGiardia, microscopic flagellated parasites. In some cases, the identification goes unnoticed, because there are no obvious signs of worms in humans.
Hook wormenters the human body when walking barefoot on damp ground. Characteristic symptoms are skin irritation and rashes on the lower legs. If the hookworm reaches the internal organs, the consequences are reminiscent of a roundworm infection.
Children are more likely to be arrestedpinworms, worms that settle in the intestinal cavity. Manifestations of this feature are lack of appetite, fatigue, and discomfort in the anus. Reproduction occurs by laying eggs in underwear or skin surface folds. Children get pinworm agents from toys, dishes and dirty clothes. Pinworms in adults occur after contact with contaminated objects.
Pork and cattle tapewormspenetrates into humans with insufficiently processed meat, pork and beef. The most dangerous situation is the penetration of larvae into the eyes and brain. The maximum size of a tapeworm reaches 7 meters, and its lifespan is 15-20 years. It is quite difficult to get rid of tapeworms that are already established, even using strong drugs against them.
Toxocarabrought from pets. A carrier is a dog or cat that lives next to a person. Adults grow up to 0. 3 m long. Reproduction is carried out by eggs, which are released by secretion and mature in the soil. Contact with such soil is a risk of introducing Toxocara, which spreads widely throughout the body. You can prevent parasites by washing your hands regularly.
Echinococcusintroduced from animals or from eating unwashed berries. The disease echinococcosis poses an increased threat to children, because the larvae are carried through the bloodstream and can settle anywhere, forming characteristic cysts. Echinococci often affect:
- Brain
- heart
- Lymph nodes
- kidney
Penetrate insideroundwormcause ascariasis. These worms easily settle in humans, because they are spread by unwashed hands, uncooked water, and when interacting with the soil. The maximum size of roundworm reaches 0. 4 meters; they reside in the brain, capillaries, lungs, eyes, and intestines. As a result of the action of the parasite, symptoms appear:
- Poor digestion
- Allergic reaction
- Anemia
- Development of neurodermatitis, asthma, arthritis, seizures
- Sometimes the temperature rises
Have similar marksbroad tapeworm, brought with raw fish. In the body it is in a crowded state, its length reaches a gigantic 10 meters. The widespread presence of tapeworms causes pain in the stomach, bouts of nausea, especially after waking up, and weakness.
All these parasites pose a danger to adults and children, so it is very important to get rid of them by removing them in various ways.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body
If spots appear on the skin, it becomes rougher, wrinkles and pimples begin to appear, then this may be the first evidence of the presence of parasites. With cracked heels or brittle nails, we often talk about damage to the digestive system by Giardia or Trichomonas.
Other first signs are the weakness of the immune system, which makes a person constantly vulnerable to infection, the paranasal sinuses are inflamed, and symptoms of sinusitis and tonsillitis can be seen.
In the male body, parasitic infection often manifests itself as cystitis, prostatitis, sand and stones in the bladder, problems with erection and the ability to conceive a child. Damage to various parts of the brain by parasites has serious consequences.
Signs of parasites entering a woman's body are:
- Increased pain before menstruation
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Inflammatory process in the ovaries, adrenal glands
- Development of fibrocystic mastopathy
- Damage to the urinary system
- Myoma
If you do not treat and do not remove pinworms in time, it can cause inflammation of appendicitis, symptoms of insufficient secretion and removal of bile. When the lungs become infected, the symptoms resemble pneumonia or bronchitis. If you do not find the cause of the disease and do not start using drugs against parasites, then the person receives the wrong treatment and the situation only worsens as the body weakens. Finally:
- Decreased immunity
- Different types of allergies develop
- Sudden weight loss
- Skin pathology is formed that was not there before
- Patients are plagued by constant fatigue and lack of strength
- Signs of dysbacteriosis, anemia, vitamin deficiency, stool disorders in any direction appear
- The patient does not sleep well
Symptoms of parasites in the human body
- constipationoccurs when large, long parasites that live in the intestine block the intestinal lumen or bile flow path.
- Diarrheapersecutes people if they have worms, whose secretions lead to loose stools.
- Flatulence and flatulencethese are signs of the presence of foreign organisms in the large and small intestines.
- Intestinal irritationformed when fat metabolism is disturbed, causing constipation, diarrhea, and cramps.
- Pain in joints and muscles. This is a sign of parasites that have settled in the muscle structure or synovial fluid. The symptoms are similar to arthritis, but the inflammation is caused by the presence of a foreign object.
- Manifestations of allergiesoccurs against the background of the acute response of the human body to parasitic waste. In addition, the immune system is forced to produce a greater number of cells against microorganisms, which results in increased allergic reactions.
- Skin rash, shown by eczema, dermatitis, papilloma, ulcers.
- Anemiaformed due to the lack of blood cells, which are eaten by some worms that live in the intestinal environment. The result is internal blood loss and symptoms of anemia.
- Weight gain or loss. Body weight increases when the parasite consumes the glucose needed by the human body. And the opposite situation occurs with metabolic disorders, which are caused by the presence of foreign organisms in it.
- Different psycho-emotional statesin the form of increased excitement, irritability or depression, this is the result of the action of toxins produced by parasites and affecting the central nervous system.
- Disturbed sleepThis is a characteristic symptom of worms. At night, the liver cleanses itself of toxic substances, which ends in "panic" among "unexpected guests. "
- Grinding teeth while sleeping– a common sign of problems with the nervous system, more often found with worms in children.
- Chronic fatigueappear due to the lack of necessary substances that the body does not accept due to the fact that they are eaten by parasites. Expressed by memory loss, apathy, and flu symptoms.
- Inflamed airwaysthis is a frequent sign of the presence in the body of organisms capable of moving and affecting the lungs, nasopharynx, and throat. As a result, this is expressed by symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, for example, high fever, runny nose, cough.
Let's see the symptoms based on the location of the parasite in the body.
Heart
When exposed to helminths, which are better known400 types, they often reach the human heart muscle, parasitizing on it. Under such conditions, the condition of myocarditis arises when the structure of the heart muscle is in a state of inflammation. The first signs appear after 1-4 weeks. If the patient is not treated, the symptoms may become chronic.
Under the surface of the skin
There is a special type of worm that causes helminthiasis, living in the subcutaneous tissue. It is carried by mosquitoes and is called heartworm. Subcutaneous parasites often carry with them various viruses and infections, of which they are carriers. Symptoms of the disease are subcutaneous seals. A characteristic feature is that the helminth moves when pressing on the seal from one side.
Eyes
The entry of larvae into the eyelid leads to the appearance of boils on the skin. When the parasite moves, this is clearly felt. We list diseases caused by parasites in the organ of vision:
- You can get ophthalmiasis in tropical zones. After the microscopic larvae penetrate under the surface of the skin of the eyelid, they pass through the conjunctiva and lacrimal sac into the inner region of the orbit, which can cause damage to the eye.
- With creeping myiasis, lines appear on the eyelids that gradually lengthen.
- Infection of mucous membranes by larvae leads to conjunctival larval granuloma. Treatment requires surgery to remove the parasite; there is no other way to get rid of it, for example, by taking special medicines.
stomach
Worms inhabit the organs of the digestive tract. The main disadvantage of their presence is the toxic secretion that poisons humans. Toxicosis is manifested by bad breath, lack of bowel movement, lack of appetite and weight loss.
If the parasitic organisms are not removed, they will constantly increase their activity, which will lead to worsening symptoms.
Blood
When they enter the blood, parasites infect red blood cells, plasma, and white blood cells. The main representatives of this class of pests are trypanosomes and hemosporidia. Both species are unicellular.
Treatment for parasites
To choose a therapy, it is important to accurately determine:
- Types of microorganisms
- The level of damage, the number of individuals, their size
- How long does the parasite live in the body and to what extent has it been integrated into a person's internal "ecosystem"?
Based on the results of the answers to these questions, specific drugs against pests are selected. Some of these drugs can also be used as prophylaxis.
When choosing a particular drug, it is necessary to take into account how sensitive the parasite is to it. After treatment, rehabilitation therapy is sometimes required to restore lost function.
The main drugs that allow you to get rid of and cure a person contain:
- Antibiotics
- Antihelminthic substances synthesized against specific species
The selection of certain drugs, their dosage and duration of administration is carried out by a professional doctor.
Medicines have various side effects, so most of them are sold only with a prescription. To avoid worsening health conditions, it is important to consider possible side effects. This is especially true for older people with chronic illnesses.
To ensure that you get rid of parasites and prevent relapse after successful treatment, you should pay more attention to your health and strengthen your immune system. After removing the worms from the stomach and intestines, it is necessary to restore the normal microflora in the organs.
During the treatment process, you may need to adjust your diet to facilitate digestion and saturate the body with useful substances, as well as take antihistamines for acute allergies.
Prevention of parasites
The best way to prevent it is to avoid contact with people who can be carriers. If the parasite has been living in the human body for a long time, it is not easy to remove and get rid of it. Therefore, if there is a possibility of infection, then it is necessary to periodically check and clean the body.
We list preventive measures to avoid the introduction of pests:
- Maintain personal hygiene
- Keeping your home clean
- Mandatory high temperature processing of meat and fish
- Eat only washed berries, vegetables, fruits
- If you have pets, it is important to monitor their health